Biblical Studies (BST)

This course provides a basic introduction to the Christian Bible, with discussion of key contents, contexts, and interpretative approaches.

Examines both practical and theoretical aspects of biblical interpretation. Course goals include developing an exegetical method for interpreting texts from various literary genres, understanding the broad history of biblical interpretation (with an emphasis on historical-critical methods) and gaining skills and experience using major biblical reference sources. Students will write an exegetical paper on a biblical passage. Does not meet general education requirements. NOTE: This course Does NOT meet the general education Biblical and Theological Studies elective requirment.

A study of the first books of the Old Testament (Genesis through 2 Kings). An analysis of the content, themes and message of these important pre-exilic writings. Special attention will be given to issues in this literature, e.g. Creation, the Fall, Ancestral Narratives, the Exodus, the Sinai Covenant, Deutronomistic Theology, Israel's political institutions, and the Davidic covenant. Fulfills: Gen Ed BST Elective

A study of the first books of the Old Testament (Genesis through 2 Kings). An analysis of the content, themes and message of these important pre-exilic writings. Special attention will be given to issues in this literature, e.g. Creation, the Fall, Ancestral Narratives, the Exodus, the Sinai Covenant, Deutronomistic Theology, Israel's political institutions, and the Davidic covenant. Fulfills: Gen Ed BST Elective REGISTRATION: This section is designed for students admitted into the Judson Honors Program only

Attempts to answer the question "Who is Jesus?" by studying the words and works of Jesus as presented in the Gospels. Fulfills: Gen Ed BST Elective

Examines the life, legacy, and theology of Paul, especially through discussion of the New Testament letters attributed to him and the presentation of the apostle in Acts. Fulfills: Gen Ed BST Elective

The course focuses primarily on the Epistle to the Hebrews, as well as the Catholic Epistles James, 1-2 Peter, and Jude, with important engagement of intermediate secondary sources. Students will compare and contrast interpretative approaches to major issues in the biblical text and gain an overall understanding of the text, its formation, and its function in the Christian biblical canon. Fulfills: Bible Gen Ed BST Elective

A study of the content, themes, and messages of the canonical prophets (Isaiah through Malachi). Special attention will be given to important issues in this literature, e.g., the nature of prophecy, the forms of prophetic literature, central aspects of the prophetic message (e.g., social justice, the significance of worship, the Exile and Return, the Day of the LORD, etc.), and the formation of prophetic books. Fulfills: Gen Ed BST Elective

This course is chiefly designed for general education students and is also appropriate for majors in BTS and related disciplines. The course focuses primarily on the stated biblical text with important engagement of intermediate secondary sources. Students will compare and contrast interpretative approaches to major issues in the biblical text and gain an overall understanding of the text. Fulfills: Gen Ed BST Elective

This course is chiefly designed for general education students and is also appropriate for majors in BTS and related disciplines. The course focuses primarily on the stated biblical text with important engagement of intermediate secondary sources. Students will compare and contrast interpretative approaches to major issues in the biblical text and gain an overall understanding of the text. Fulfills: Gen Ed BST Elective

This course is chiefly designed for general education students and is also appropriate for majors in BTS and related disciplines. The course focuses primarily on the stated biblical text with important engagement of intermediate secondary sources. Students will compare and contrast interpretative approaches to major issues in the biblical text and gain an overall understanding of the text. Fulfills: Gen Ed BST Elective

This course is chiefly designed for general education students and is also appropriate for majors in BTS and related disciplines. The course focuses primarily on the stated biblical text with important engagement of intermediate secondary sources. Students will compare and contrast interpretative approaches to major issues in the biblical text and gain an overall understanding of the text. Fulfills: Gen Ed BST Elective

Junior-level general education seminar for majors in Biblical and Theological Studies. Fulfills: GEN301 Equivalent

Tthe student is introduced to the basics of Greek syntax and begins very early in the course to do translation work in a specific New Testament book. NOTE: This course Does NOT meet the general education Biblical and Theological Studies elective requirment.

Continues the process begun in New Testament Greek I with a focus on improving translation skills and developing vocabulary. Meets general education requirement, but requires BST345. Fulfills: Gen Ed BST Elective

An introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of the Hebrew Bible. The course will be continued in the second semester. NOTE: This course Does NOT meet the general education Biblical and Theological Studies elective requirment.

An introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of the Hebrew Bible. This course is a continuation of Biblical Hebrew I. Fulfills: Gen Ed BST Elective

This course is chiefly intended for majors in BTS and related disciplines. THe course focuses primarily on the stated biblical text with important engagement with advanced secondary sources. Students will critically evaluate interpretative sources and approaches and argue for exegetical positions. Fulfills: Gen Ed BST Elective

This course is chiefly intended for majors in BTS and related disciplines. THe course focuses primarily on the stated biblical text with important engagement with advanced secondary sources. Students will critically evaluate interpretative sources and approaches and argue for exegetical positions. Fulfills: Gen Ed BST Elective

This course is chiefly intended for majors in BTS and related disciplines. THe course focuses primarily on the stated biblical text with important engagement with advanced secondary sources. Students will critically evaluate interpretative sources and approaches and argue for exegetical positions. Fulfills: Gen Ed BST Elective